MotoGP: Factory Test Teams Running Monday And Tuesday At New KymiRing Track In Finland

MotoGP: Factory Test Teams Running Monday And Tuesday At New KymiRing Track In Finland

© 2019, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. From a press release issued By MotoGP:.

MotoGP™ KymiRing test ready for lift off in
Finland:

Bradl, Pirro, Folger, Guintoli, Smith and local hero Mika Kallio to
inaugurate the stunning new track


After a full gas back-to-back, MotoGP™ has
headed north for a two-day test to inaugurate the new KymiRing in Finland
on the 19th and 20th of August. All six manufacturers’ Test Teams have now
arrived at the northernmost track on this year’s itinerary to get acquainted
with the new venue ahead of its planned inclusion on the MotoGP™
calendar.
 

During the test, the track will be open from 10:00 to 17:00 local time
(GMT +3), with a final slot from 17:00 to 18:00 for local heroes to take
to the track for some laps of their new World Championship venue.

2011 Moto2™ World Champion Stefan Bradl is on test duty for Honda, with
test rider and ever-impressive wildcard performer Michele Pirro on track
for Ducati. Former WorldSBK Champion Sylvain Guintoli represents Suzuki,
with premier class podium finisher and recent Moto2™ runner Jonas Folger
putting the laps in for Yamaha.

Local hero Mika Kallio will be on track for KTM as he gets a first taste of
his new home track, with the high calibre line-up completed by Bradley
Smith testing for Aprilia, fresh from making a little history as a podium
finisher in the opening two races for the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup — and
ahead of his Moto2™ appearance at Silverstone.

On Sunday the six riders walked and studied the track with their teams
ahead of getting on the asphalt on two wheels on Monday, before later
lining up for the first photo opportunity at the brand new track. With the
kerbs flying the colors of the Finnish flag and the background a stunning
slew of giant conifer trees and clear northern summer skies, it was a
moment to remember for the track.

The test will also include two press conferences. On Monday at 13:00
representatives from the FIM, Dorna and local authorities will talk to the
media, with FIM President Jorge Viegas, Timo Pohjola, KymiRing Circuit
Director, Tapio Nevala, President of the Finnish Motorcycle Federation, Aki
Ajo from Ajo Motorsport, and Carlos Ezpeleta, Sporting Director from Dorna
Sports all present.

On Monday evening at 18:00, the six riders will then take part in a second
press conference to give their first impressions of the track.

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